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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1905
Page
1
Dispatches indicate General Kuropatkin commands are to be reinforced as Russia vows to persevere until victory. Ambassador and Minister Takahira stress peace talk unlikely from Moscow or Tokyo. Mukden victory cited as chapter in a longer war, with initiative not expected from Tokyo.
Official dispatches from Russian HQ and AP correspondents describe General Kuropatkin rallying remnants north of Mukden after a fierce three week fight at Liao Yang. A rapid, stubborn retreat toward Tie Pass follows Japanese breakthroughs, with 200,000+ casualties cited and Kawamura's potential strike looming to seal disaster or salvage a crisis for Russia.
A semi official dispatch from St Petersburg dated March 11 states Russia will not enter peace negotiations and will respond with large reinforcements, while Tokyo and Paris push for direct talks. Cassini the Russian ambassador calls for victory and warns Moscow will persist until Czar is victorious.
In Denver on March 11 the Colorado Supreme Court heard arguments over calling up interrogatories from the general assembly to test the legality of ousting Gov Alva Adams and seating Lieut Gov Jesse F McDonald. Peabody supporters argued the court may hear the question but legislature cannot seat the lieutenant governor as governor. Anti Peabody Republicans contended the legislature may declare a vacancy and reinstall Peabody. Senator Taylor said the court lacks jurisdiction to answer the interrogatories.
The funeral train bearing Senator William E. Bate’s remains neared Tennessee after leaving Knoxville for Nashville. The party stopped in Knoxville for supper and floral tributes were placed aboard the train. The special was expected to reach Nashville at 7 o clock Sunday morning.
In Irwin Pennsylvania a blast ignited in the Yough mine sparked a fire that endangered about 150 workers. All escaped harm but efforts to smother the blaze failed and authorities plan to flood the shaft. In Passaic New Jersey a Polish woman named Violet Rozavich of Hazleton Pennsylvania is jailed on a charge of drowning her two month old child in the Passaic River, the claim that the baby died elsewhere. The item also notes a historical Bible edition and a sale offer.
A southbound express on the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad wrecked near MecCAllmont Station three miles south of Butler. One man killed, nine injured. Engineer Edward J Wilkes buried under his engine. Fireman Philip Hertel gravely injured, others hurt. A spreading rail believed cause. following train flagged in time to prevent further loss.
In Darlington Court of Sessions, Bob Smalls, a white man recently convicted of killing Frank Scott, a respected Black man, is sentenced to be hanged on Friday, May 5. Co-defendant John Noll is given life for accessory. Sam Marks, a Black man, also sentenced to die with Smalls on May 5.
The B B Albatross enters San Diego after four months of South Pacific exploration and soundings under Prof. Alexander Agassiz. Henry B Bigelow, Prof. Koford, and Prof. Chamberlain accompanied the voyage. They will not release results until reports reach Washington per Government plans.
An insane man boarded a switch engine on the Illinois Central near Ninety-first Street and sped toward Park Side. He reversed the lever and leaped off as the locomotive crashed into a second engine, derailing both machines. The second engine’s crewman jumped clear and escaped unharmed.
Roy Hildebrand, fourteen, of Hamilton Avenue Pittsburg disappears on Monday. A ransom note dated New Martinsville West Virginia demands 150 dollars for his release. Letter directs to write to Paden City West Virginia. Police alerted. decoy letter sent as instructed. New Martinsville police notified.
In Tixon HL on March 11 Evangelist William A Sunday preached against impure amusements at the Tabernacle. Hundreds went forward to renounce dances and progressive card games. Society women pledge to forsake decollete costumes as nearly 4,000 heard the sermon and over 3,000 sought admission. Gamblers burned paraphernalia and converted gambling rooms into places of worship.
A multi page index listing sections across four parts including news from 1-Russians Escape to Tie Pass and 8-News of Nearby States, editorials on Stock Market and Lewis and Clark Fair, theatre and art notes, real estate and social topics, and stories for children. Includes schedules, political topics, and feature items from pages detailing national and local matters.
London readers describe a children’s revival led by Reuben A. Torrey and Charles M. Alexander at Royal Albert Hall. The hall filled beyond capacity as thousands of children arrived by foot, omnibus, carriage, and taxi. Twelve thousand sang together as Mr. Alexander led The Glory Song, and Torrey preached on What a Child Can Do for Christ. Over five hundred children came forward penitent at the end.
Paris March 11 Transfer of the American embassy from Gen Porter to Mr McCormick will occur April 30 percent with most European transfers. Porter to tour Europe the Americans plan an elaborate banquet. Maj Mott of the American military academy heads to Rome likely to extend to Constantinople. Lt Commander Smith naval attaché to tour French shipyards for new ships. Over 50000 subscribed by prominent Americans to buy Duchess de Grammoni residence on Avenue Hoche for embassy use.
King Edward intended to honor Rear Admiral Charles H. Davis of the American government after the North Sea inquiry. The plan was for a Buckingham Palace visit, with Ambassador Bertie coordinating, but sailing arrangements blocked acceptance. A special messenger was sent to Dover with the letter to Admiral Davis.
Mrs Chadwick found guilty of conspiring to defraud with no funds on deposit. Jury verdict delivered in two hours after judge limited counts to seven. Sentencing options include up to 10,000 fine and up to 14 years per count. case follows lengthy trial in Cleveland Ohio with courtroom emotion and appeals planned.
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